Starting Out with Hirst Arts

Often newcomers to the fold of Hirst Arts ask for
suggestions as to which molds to begin with.With over 150 molds available, it can be overwhelming. The following is a suggestion as to how
begin.

Overview:

Choose a basic texture

Choose a matching detail

Choose a floor

Choose a roof

Choose an accent

First, I would choose a texture for you models. Egyptian, fieldstone, castle, cavern, and
sci-fi are just some of the options. Buy
the most basic building mold for this style. It will allow you to build the most bricks at once, which still won’t be
fast enough for you. A great starter is
mold #40 Basic Block Mold.

Second, pick up a mold that is designed to work with the
first but has more details. It will
allow you to create more interesting buildings and should have enough large
blocks to help you build a little faster. #54 Gothic Church, #55 Bell Tower, #63 Octagon Tower

Third, you will need a floor mold to build upon. If you are going to make small buildings you
can easily use one of the more decorative textures. If you are planning on building larger
structures, like castles, dungeons, or city walls, then I strongly suggest the
more basic versions.

Fourth, you will probably want a roof style to finish off
your buildings. If you only plan to build interior designs you can easily
substitute this for another detail mold.

Finally, choose an accent mold that will allow you to build
something beyond a basic building. One
that allows you to significantly add to a basic design is highly
recommended. The best are molds that can
be used alone or with just about any other.